Recruitment events and workshops
Special Constable recruitment events
Are you interested in becoming a Volunteer Police Officer for Essex Police? If so then join us at our virtual or in-person recruitment evenings.
Each evening will consist of a series of short presentations about being a Special Constable; the various roles available within the Special Constabulary and the recruitment process. There will be an opportunity after the presentations to ask any questions.
Please note that these are not drop in sessions and you must register via the links below. Further information about the events will be sent to you once booked.
Virtual - Wednesday 7 December 2022 at 6.30pm
The virtual event takes place on Wednesday 7 December 2022 at 6.30pm. The session will take place via Microsoft Teams so please ensure you have a device that you are able to download the app onto.
Book your place on the virtual Special Constable recruitment evening
In Person - Wednesday 1 February 2023 at 6.30pm
The in-person recruitment event will be taking place on Wednesday 1 February 2023 at 6.30pm at Essex Police College, Headquarters.
Book your place on the in-person Special Constable recruitment evening
Recruitment workshops
If you’re looking to join us but need help with your application, then register for our recruitment selection workshops below.
Our workshops will offer you the chance to find out more about the recruitment and selection process for your preferred career. The recruitment team will go through the process step by step, from starting an application to joining us.
Please note, due to the current COVID-19 situation our recruitment workshops are being offered as Microsoft Teams online workshops.
Please ensure you have access to an active email address and either a mobile phone or computer device. Our priority is to make sure you are informed, safe and supported while also following the latest government guidelines.
Encounter Essex workshops
Come along to our Encounter Essex Workshops, where will explain everything about the reality of policing, the benefits of joining Essex Police, the Recruitment process, and how to submit a successful application!
We will have an expert from the Recruitment Team to answer any of your questions and also a current serving Officer to give you an insight to the job itself!
- Friday 2 December, 10am to 10.30am
- Thursday 8 December, 10am to 10.30am
- Wednesday 14 December, 11am to 11.30am
- Tuesday 20 December, 2pm to 2.30pm
- Thursday 5 January, 12pm to 12.30pm
Local Force Assessment Workshops - Investigate First
These workshops are for those who have applied to join us on the Investigate First process.
Please ensure that you have been allocated dates for your Local Assessment before registering to attend.
- Monday 12 December 10am to 10:30am
- Wednesday 14 December 11am to 11:30am
Book your place on one of the Local Force Assessment Workshops
Senior Interview Workshops
For those who have applied to join us as a police constable and are awaiting their senior interview. Ensure that you have been allocated an interview date before applying for this workshop. Please note that this workshop is not suitable for candidates who are undergoing the Investigate First Process.
- Thursday 1 December 2022 12pm to 12.30pm
- Wednesday 7 December 2022 2.30pm to 3pm
- Monday 12 December 2022 3pm to 3.30pm
- Tuesday 20 December 2022 2pm to 2.30pm
Book your place on one of the senior interview workshops
Important
Essex Police will not send confirmation of this application. However, you will be sent a link, via email, on the morning of the event enabling you to join your chosen workshop.
The details that you submit will be kept by Essex Police for 2 years, after this time they will be deleted from our records. If you wish for your details to be deleted earlier, please email with the date and time of the workshop you attended and your details will be deleted.
Please check back if these dates are not suitable as further dates will be added.